Kenosha native Kaeppeler's passions include music, advocating for children of incarcerated parents

8:14 PM,
Dec. 5, 2012

Laura Kaeppeler

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Laura Kaeppeler's father went to prison when she was 17 and the focus of her life began to transform.

The 24-year old reigning Miss America, who hails from Kenosha and will be performing in Manitowoc on Saturday, said the 18 months that her father served for a white collar crime spurred her to become an advocate for children of incarcerated parents.

"A daunting and negative experience has really blossomed into something that will allow me to help other people in the future," Kaeppeler said. ...